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Direct linkOlds, Suzanne A.; Harrell, Deborah A.; Valente, Michael E. – Science Scope, 2006
Investigating the field of engineering offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary, hands-on, inquiry-based units that integrate real-world applications. However, many K-12 students are not exposed to engineering until they enter college. Get a Grip! is a problem-based unit that places middle school students in the role of engineers who are…
Descriptors: National Standards, Engineering, Middle School Students, Electromechanical Technology
Peer reviewedScience Scope, 2002
Presents a list of outstanding science trade books published in 2001 for use in the K-12 grade levels. Includes the areas of archaeology, anthropology, and paleontology; biography; life sciences; integrated science; physical sciences; science related careers; and technology and engineering. Provides information on the books and the selection…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Book Reviews
Peer reviewedBettac, Teresa F. – Science Scope, 1997
Describes a partnership between a teacher and a bus design engineer for the Flexible Corporation and the innovative, multidisciplinary unit on changes in invention and transportation that grew out of it. (JRH)
Descriptors: Design, Engineering, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades
